Having Trouble Sleeping? These 5 Foods Will Help You Nod Off In No Time

Time to stock up on almonds.

If you're having trouble nodding off at night you might want to rethink your diet.

Certain foods can help us sleep by helping the body produce hormones such as melatonin, which is thought to make us feel drowsy.

Other foods, particularly those rich in magnesium, can help your muscles relax.

Watch the video above to find out what to stock up on.

Worst Foods For Sleep

Worst Foods For Sleep

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Coffee

We probably don't have to explain why you shouldn't reach for an espresso at 10 p.m. But, turns out, your afternoon coffee habit can affect you for longer than you'd expect. In fact, that caffeine can remain in your system for hours, making even a 4 p.m. pick-me-up a bad idea. Baron recommends steering clear by the early afternoon.
And don't forget coffee-flavored treats, she warns. Your favorite cappuccino-flavored ice cream can give you a surprisingly strong jolt.
Of course, you've probably heard that a little tea before bed is a good idea. The caffeine content is smaller than in coffee, and herbal "sleepy time" varieties often contain sleep-promoting herbs like valerian or chamomile that can, indeed, help you nod off.